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Design fundamentals Lesson 9 of 16

Guide the reading order.

Make important text stand out while keeping the rest easy to read.

Sculptural type, sunlight, and pencil marks exploring guide the reading order.

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Guide the reading order

Words to know.

01

Hierarchy

The order in which the design helps you notice information.

Compare the bold colored words with the smaller sentence. Size, contrast, and position suggest what to read first. Check that the important information receives that attention.

Slide 11.

02

Column

A vertical group of text or content.

03

Drop cap

A large first letter at the start of a paragraph.

04

Italic

Slanted text used for a distinct style.

05

Weight

The thickness of the letter strokes.

What to look for.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

See it.
Say it.
Check it.

Use these prompts as you work through this lesson.

01

Read a real paragraph at the intended size.

For exampleCheck whether the paragraph is comfortable to read at its final size.

02

Name the heading and paragraph styles.

For exampleName the title, subhead, and paragraph before changing them.

03

Compare one change before adding another.

For exampleTry a larger title in one copy, then compare it with the original.